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Share your story with Democratic GAIN

One of the best ways senior political professionals can help those who are just getting started is by sharing their personal stories and advice. As a senior professional, please submit your story and thoughts below and Democratic GAIN will share it with our community. Your story, insights and advice will help countless political up-and-comers find their own paths and inspire them to stick with it.

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Describe Your Current JobWhere are you currently working?

Your First Political JobWhat was your first paid job in politics and how did you get it?

Describe Your Career PathDescribe your career path since your first job. Why have you taken the positions you've taken?

Three Important SkillsWhat are the three most important skills for success in politics and why?

Resume AdviceWhen you're hiring, is there anything in particular on a resume that makes you pick up the phone to schedule an interview? Is there anything that gets the resume tossed into the circular file post-haste?

First StepWhat would be your first step if you were looking for a job in the progressive political world today?

What you wish you'd known thenIs there a piece of advice or words of wisdom that you have learned over the years that you wish you'd known when you started in your first job?